Monday, June 16, 2008
Mediterranean study reveals dramatic declines in top predator populations
Oceana repeats its calls to the European Union to focus urgent attention on shark conservation.
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Oceana repeats its calls to the European Union to focus urgent attention on shark conservation.
The early closure of the bluefin tuna fishery was announced today for the Community purse seine fleet in the Mediterranean.
Researchers call for the immediate closure of the bluefin tuna season and the urgent establishment of a marine reserve in the Balearic Sea.
Oceana presents a report on the use of driftnets in Italy in collaboration with the Italian organisation Marevivo in Rome.
As fishermen continue to hold demonstrations across Europe, demanding an increase in fuel subsidies, Oceana encourages governments to resist pressure and to instead develop long term solutions to help the sector adapt to the crisis.
With more sharks added to the list of threatened species, Oceana reiterates the EU’s opportunity for establishing responsible conservation measures for these vulnerable species.
Oceana researchers will sail in the Mediterranean for six months on board the oceanographic vessel “MarViva Med”, documenting illegal fishing activities and promoting the creation of marine protected areas.